Over the bank holiday weekend, a new species joined the animals at London Zoo: Homo sapiens. What did the zoo's visitors make of them?

Gary Belsey, 24, Middlesex: I don't understand, to tell the truth. It's got to be something to do with research. It's a good idea, but they shouldn't give them luxuries. They've got a gazebo and books and towels. They should make them live like animals and eat bananas and fruit. And I want to see them doing the monkey ropes.

Ify Ighodalo, 45, Nigeria: They're not doing much, are they? It looks like they're just sunbathing.

Debbie Williams, 46, London: We came because we saw it in the papers and we thought it would be a laugh. But it's a load of rubbish. They're not even playing up to the crowd - why don't they throw a banana at us?

Geraldine McDonald, 38, London: I thought they'd be a bit nearer. It's not as if they're an endangered species.

Anna Lipe, 32, Sweden: It's a fun idea. We look at all the other animals, so let's look at ourselves as well.